Raymond and Joanne Lin Foundation
Invitation OnlyHalf Moon Bay, California · EIN 94-3228498 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonstar Charitable Organization | San Francisco, CA | Food insecurity relief services | $3,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | Washington, DC | Civil & social justice | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association-Norcal Chap | San Jose, CA | Health, research & education | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Education & community services | $2,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | National sciences education | $1,750 |
| Fine Arts Museum of Sf | San Francisco, CA | Arts support | $1,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Greater Sf | San Francisco, CA | Social services | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Emergency support services | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Center | San Francisco, CA | Youth social services | $1,000 |
| On Lok Senior Services | San Francisco, CA | Senior social & health services | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Civil rights & legal services | $1,000 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Crisis intervention & suicide prevention | $1,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | International social services | $1,000 |
| Sf Asian Women's Shelter | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $1,000 |
| The Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Community services | $1,000 |
| Achievekids | Palo Alto, CA | Education & therapy for special needs | $500 |
| American Himalyan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Health, education & support services | $500 |
| Florence Project | Florence, AZ | Legal & social services for migrants | $500 |
| Peninsula Humane Society SPCA | San Mateo, CA | Animal services | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | World wildlife support | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Health & human services | $500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Civil rights & legal services | $500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | Community conservation | $500 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Human rights | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsul | Atlanta, GA | Community services | $500 |
| Clarion Performing Arts Center | San Francisco, CA | Community performing arts | $500 |
| Sustainable San Mateo County | San Mateo, CA | Economy, equity & environment advocacy | $500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | San Francisco, CA | Health services | $100 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($48,770). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,220 | 51 |
| 2023 | $60,900 | 46 |
| 2022 | $64,800 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610339349100126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3228498
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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